What reading level is Village by the Sea?

Village by the Sea by Anita Desai is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Village by the Sea appropriate for?

Village by the Sea is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Illness & Injury, Mild Peril, Environmental Threat.

What genre is Village by the Sea?

Village by the Sea is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Village by the Sea have any content warnings?

Village by the Sea has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Illness & Injury, Mild Peril, Environmental Threat. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Village by the Sea?

Village by the Sea by Anita Desai is 273 pages.

Village by the Sea

Anita Desai

Village by the Sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anita Desai

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Hari and Lila are not your ordinary siblings—they are heroes fighting to save their family and village from disappearing forever. When their father loses his boat and their mother falls ill, everything changes, but their courage shines brighter than ever. What will it take for them to protect their home and hold their family together?

Themes

Family Adventure Social JusticeEnvironmental AwarenessMulticultural

Quick Assessment

Set in a coastal Indian village near Bombay, this middle-grade novel follows siblings Hari and Lila as they navigate family illness, financial hardship, and environmental threats. The story explores themes of resilience, community, and activism in a culturally rich setting appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book addresses serious topics like illness and environmental challenges but in a gentle, age-appropriate way.